Gentle Rainbow Shell Stitch Lion Brand Baby Mandala Blanket

This baby blanket features a classic shell stitch that creates a soft, radiating design perfect for newborns and toddlers. Worked from the center outward, and crocheted in Mandala Baby’s Acre Woods, a cheerful self‑striping #3 lightweight yarn, the blanket showcases gentle color transitions with no extra ends to weave in. The pattern is easy to customize using any favorite colorway, making it a versatile project for gifts, nurseries, or charity donations. Lightweight, machine‑washable, and dryer‑friendly, this blanket is designed for everyday comfort and easy care. You’ll need approximately 2½ skeins of yarn; purchasing 3 skeins is recommended to ensure you have enough yardage for your preferred size. Pattern is written in US crochet terms.